Don't stop.

That was all that was running through 18 year-old Kira Toth's head as she used her Storm Magic to use her wind magic to fly away in mid-air.

"Kira!" she heard him call from far away. "Kira, where are you? Come back."

No way, Kira thought. She wasn't ever going to go back. She was never going to go near Brandon Johnson again, no matter what. After all these years of people leaving her, starting with her father, then her friends, she would finally be the one leaving someone else behind in the dust.

"Is this why you told me to stop paying for your mom's bills? You planned to run away from me?"

It was true that Brandon had been the one who was paying for Kira's mom's bills, but Kira was running away to a place where she could make money quickly. She had trained hard and finally perfected her magic, and she wouldn't be afraid to use it anymore. Besides, she had saved up all the money she had earned while performing with Brandon. A few days ago, she also sold her guitar for more than just a few thousand jewels. She hated to see it go, but it wasn't as if Kira could take it with her, anyways.

"Don't you remember the good times we had together? I would buy you whatever you wanted," Brandon persisted.

Yes, they had some good times together. He also did buy her whatever she wanted, despite the cost, but that was only after he had beaten her. As soon as she got on her escape boat, she wouldn't rely on anyone except herself for money or goods.

"Kira, if you stop there and come back right now, I'll forgive you."

He would abuse her until she died, more likely. As Brandon could also use magic, he usually chose to burn Kira with his fire magic. It was funny, Kira thought as she swerved past an innocent woman's head, that her magic could easily hurt Brandon too, but she never used her magic that way. She had always been afraid to, but Kira was going to make sure she wasn't going to be anymore. 

That was why she was heading to Fairy Tail, a guild in a totally different kingdom. Fairy Tail was very well-known, although not just for good reasons. A Fire Dragon Slayer, Salamander, had a habit of being too destructive. However, there were also Erza Scarlet, also known as Titania; Mirajane Strauss, the Demon; and many others. Honestly speaking, though, Kira wasn't going there for the people. She was going there to get motivation to become a strong wizard. A wizard so strong, other wizards would want to be like her when they got older.

Up ahead, Kira saw her boat. All of her important belongings were already inside; she had been sneaking things in since last week. With a soft grunt, she cancelled the Wind Boost and tumbled onto the boat. She didn't see Brandon, but she didn't waste any time in starting the boat. She knew Brandon wasn't the type of person to give up, and this was proven true when Brandon appeared as soon as the boat started moving.

Kira was close enough to see the enraged look on Brandon's face. He tried throwing his fire at the boat, but they weren't that close. Kira couldn't help but laugh in relief as she realized that she was free. She turned to step away from the end of the boat so she could steer it in the right direction, but she saw Brandon shoot something in the air.

One day, we will reunite like fate plans us to.

Kira watched the words made of fire dance in the air before disappearing completely. To others, it might have been a romantic gesture, but Kira knew that wasn't how Brandon meant it. Instead, he was threatening Kira to watch her back.

Not that she cared. There was no way he could find her. Kira had made sure to destroy everything Fiore-related, and there were so many kingdoms on Earthland. 

However, she didn't have time to think about him. For now, she had to make sure she got into Fairy Tail. She wasn't sure of how they accepted new members, or if they accepted members at all. If she didn't get in, she would have no immediate job source, and she and her mother would be screwed.

Think positively, Kira told herself as she turned the boat to northwest. She would get accepted into the guild. She would make a lot of money, and she wouldn't have to worry about poverty ever again. She would live a new life as a brave, idol-worthy figure, putting Brandon and her past completely behind her, never to appear again.

A/N:
Hey, all! This is Sarah (not my real name) and this is the prologue to my story. Obviously.

I've never written an anime fanfiction before, and this is my first story on Wattpad, so I hope this goes well. >.<

Next chapter: Two Years Later